I was denied a library card.

{NAME}, since I was first elected to Congress in 1986, I’ve been dedicated to protecting public libraries. But for decades, my Republican colleagues have tried to slash libraries’ funding in order to give handouts to their corporate donors. I don’t back down easily, {NAME}, but the fact of the matter is, I need your help. [Can I count on you to chip in $5 to help me save public libraries?]( [Chip in $5 now →]( {NAME}, protecting public libraries is a cause near and dear to my heart. Let me tell you why. [In 1956, I was denied a library card because of the color of my skin. I was absolutely devastated.]( After that day, I made it my mission to make sure every American has access to a public library. Sadly, Republicans would rather provide tax cuts to the rich instead of funding this important public resource. I’m fighting alongside my fellow Progressives to ensure that public libraries are safe for generations to come, but it has proven to be an uphill battle that we can’t face alone. [So please, {NAME}, can I count on you to chip in $5 to help me save public libraries?]( [$5 →]( [$35 →]( [$50 →]( [$100 →]( [$250 →]( [Other →]( [Listen, a library card isn’t just a piece of plastic. It’s a key that unlocks the door to a world of opportunity.]( Public libraries offer community outreach opportunities, job search assistance, and internet access. They serve as a safe haven for folks of all ages, incomes, genders, and races. This resource is critical to shaping a more informed, engaged nation. So with libraries under threat, I’m concerned about the future of our country. But I’ve always turned my concerns into action, especially on issues as important as this one. [{NAME}, I need you on my side. Can I count on you to donate just $5 to help me and my fellow Progressives save public libraries?]( [$5 →]( [$35 →]( [$50 →]( [$100 →]( [$250 →]( [Other →]( [( With gratitude, -John Lewis [ Rep. John Lewis Georgia’s 5th Congressional District This message was sent to: [{EMAIL}](#) [Click here to receive fewer emails.](3D%3D/?g=_Gf6b8Qot1BeRO9IFOmERRA) | [Click here to unsubscribe.](3D%3D/?g=_Gf6b8Qot1BeRO9IFOmERRA) [ Paid for by Medicare For All. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee. [www.passmedicareforall.org]( [Medicare for All is driven by one simple mission statement: healthcare is a fundamental human right.]( Every American should have access to high quality health care regardless of their income. Every year, American families see their premiums rise while their quality of care declines. Patients are dying because they are putting off medical visits they can’t afford. People are splitting prescription pills so they can make their outrageously high-priced, life-saving drugs last a little longer. We've had enough. Medicare for All isn’t just the best path forward -- it’s the only path. Greedy insurance companies, drug manufacturers, and special interest groups have been standing in the way of real progress for too long -- we’re here to fight back. [Click the button below to support our work:]( [CHIP IN $5 TO PASS MEDICARE FOR ALL >>]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}.]( We know we email you a lot, but we’re up against Big Pharma and wealthy special interest groups. The only way our work is possible is through grassroots activists like you, {NAME}. But if you'd like to receive fewer emails from us, please [click here](. If you’d like to unsubscribe entirely, please [click here](. With your help, we can make unbelievable progress for a more healthy and just America. And we’re so glad you’re on our team. [CHIP IN $5 TO PASS MEDICARE FOR ALL >>]( We're so glad you're in this fight, thanks for being on our team!